Lot 2196

Sale 140 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.24 g), Teos Mint, issued 310-301 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin with dotted border, rev. Zeus Aetophoros seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, griffin seated to left above monogram, to right **ALEXANDROU*, (cf.S.6730, Price 2280, BMC -, M.[287], SNG Cop.-). Well centred, nearly extremely fine and rare.

Ex Anthony "Tony" Taylor Collection.^Noble Numismatics Sale 117, lot 4496.

Estimate
$300
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$240